I was pulling into mcfarland this morning from the beltline, and I saw your boat on the way for its watertest.... As soon as the pics are in my email I will post them for you! pic looks good, but looks even better in person!

So is their any difference between the X-2 and the Maristar other than graphics/packaging? Is the hull exactly the same? Is a Maristar with the ballast and tower identical to an X-2, from the boarder's standpoint?

Yup-The X2 comes standard with a tower and ballast where on a maristar they are options-As mine is setup the only difference is the gel scheme and the stiching in the boat.I was out in it yesterday and for all those who have any doubts about this boat-DONT. It rides, handles,looks, and is better in every way than my 04 x2.